Raphaël Girard
raphaelgirard.bsky.social
Raphaël Girard
@raphaelgirard.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Law @uniexeterlawschool.bsky.social | Public law, comparative constitutional law, constitutional theory | Lawyer/Avocat, Barreau du Québec
A year ago today, I travelled to Armenia to interview different stakeholders, including the then-Vice President of the Constitutional Court. This gave me insights on the aftermath of the 2018 ‘Velvet Revolution’ and the tense relationship between a new government and the country’s judiciary. (1/2)
April 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Reposted by Raphaël Girard
Greenland and Territorial Acquisition under International Law | by Jure Vidmar
Greenland and Territorial Acquisition under International Law
The United States and Denmark have been embroiled in political tensions over President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Denmark, possibly even by force. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederi…
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February 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In this @verfassungsblog.de post, @jsocher.bsky.social and I examine issues regarding non-resident voting. We suggest that countries that allow out-of-country voting should make more efforts to provide genuine opportunities for non-resident citizens to vote in elections, free from excessive hurdles.
How to vote abroad for Germany’s 2025 snap election?

RAPHAËL GIRARD and JOHANNES SOCHER argue that states should facilitate postal voting via their country’s diplomatic missions and official courier services:

verfassungsblog.de/ahead-of-ger...
February 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM